128 to 130

olds350 · 09-12-2018, 04:22 PM

So, in keeping with the original tradition of the BMW badge number meaning chassis/engine displacement, was thinking about upgrading the 128 badge to a 130 badge

Thoughts? Hey, at least I'm not adding a M badge...

________ · 09-12-2018, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by olds350

So, in keeping with the original tradition of the BMW badge number meaning chassis/engine displacement, was thinking about upgrading the 128 badge to a 130 badge

Thoughts? Hey, at least I'm not adding a M badge...

It's the exact same thing as adding an M badge.

swunder · 09-12-2018, 05:28 PM

Is this a troll thread?

519.E82 · 09-12-2018, 06:02 PM

I have the 130i tune and intake manifold, but even before that ive been debadged. I wouldn't do the 130, even if you have the brake kit, tune, intake manifold and such, its still not the same

E91WAG3N · 09-12-2018, 06:27 PM

Debadge and call it a day.

Gangplank · 09-12-2018, 06:56 PM

It's been done. I don't see an issue with it, but that said I'd recommend debadging and getting a 130i personalized plate.

olds350 · 09-12-2018, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by swunder

Is this a troll thread?

Nope, not a troll, just time on my hands and asked...

519.E82 · 09-13-2018, 08:53 AM

Have you done any mods to the car to make it comparable to the 130i?

chris_flies · 09-13-2018, 09:13 AM

I have a 130i badge.

I did it to provoke conversation and create questions from knowledgeable or curious enthusiasts. The car is beyond stock 130i performance, and the driving experience is incredible.

Droptop986 · 09-13-2018, 10:39 AM

How bout if you put a 116 badge on a 135 to troll potential street racers into thinking your car is a 116?

________ · 09-13-2018, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Droptop986

How bout if you put a 115 badge on a 135 to troll potential street racers into thinking your car is a 115?

What's a 115?

Droptop986 · 09-13-2018, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by OnerDriver

What's a 115?

Sorry meant to say 116

olds350 · 09-13-2018, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 519.E82

Have you done any mods to the car to make it comparable to the 130i?

I posted this just from a point of conversation, I didn't know there was a true 130 car. Is that Canadian spec only?

Why would I need any mods on the car? It's a 3.0l motor, not a 2.8 as the badge implies. Adding a 130 badge would only state what the car actually is...

519.E82 · 09-13-2018, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by olds350

Quote:

Originally Posted by 519.E82

Have you done any mods to the car to make it comparable to the 130i?

I posted this just from a point of conversation, I didn't know there was a true 130 car. Is that Canadian spec only?

Why would I need any mods on the car? It's a 3.0l motor, not a 2.8 as the badge implies. Adding a 130 badge would only state what the car actually is...

No, the 130i is a euro spec car, its the N52 with the high output 3 stage intake manifold, and i believe has bigger brakes and a few other changes

________ · 09-13-2018, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by olds350

Quote:

Originally Posted by 519.E82

Have you done any mods to the car to make it comparable to the 130i?

I posted this just from a point of conversation, I didn't know there was a true 130 car. Is that Canadian spec only?

Why would I need any mods on the car? It's a 3.0l motor, not a 2.8 as the badge implies. Adding a 130 badge would only state what the car actually is...

The 135 does not have a 3.5l and the 140 does not have a 4.0l...
The 125 and 128 are 3.0l.

The nomenclature talking about engine displacement is long gone. It's, for almost two decades now, been about output and product positioning in the lineup.

If you rebadge your car to call it something it's not, why not put an M6 badge on it? That's what I meant on my first post.

olds350 · 09-13-2018, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 519.E82

No, the 130i is a euro spec car, its the N52 with the high output 3 stage intake manifold, and i believe has bigger brakes and a few other changes

Wasn't aware of the euro spec 130 car, thanks for the education...

markslc1 · 09-13-2018, 02:21 PM

Do what you want. To me its like the VW guys who put the bora badge on their Jetta's, or nissan guys putting fairlady on their Z's. I have a 128 and have also considered a 130 badge just to provoke conversations at meet and greets.

swunder · 09-13-2018, 03:14 PM

The best and simplest case I've seen against adding/changing car badges is this --

People that don't know, don't care and don't notice.
People that do know will think you are a tool.

The car is whatever it left the factory with. Even if you add everything to 'make it' X, that original sticker says Y.

The idea of 'do what you want its your car' is fine and understandable, but you have to ask - Why are you doing it? To make people think you have a more expensive car? Faster car? Cooler car? The response to all of those is, that is sad and petty.

If anything de-badge it, that gets a cooler/cleaner look and is not embarrassing when brought up in conversation.

olds350 · 09-13-2018, 03:25 PM

admins, you can delete this thread, seems I've offended some of the purists...

519.E82 · 09-13-2018, 05:04 PM

I don't think you offended anyone, it just doesn't really make sense to put the badge of a "better" car that's a hatch back on yours. more just educational discussion than offensiveness.

JimVonBaden · 09-13-2018, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by olds350

admins, you can delete this thread, seems I've offended some of the purists...

Screw that. Do what you want, it is your car. If others care enough to be snarky about it that is their problem, not yours. Says more about them than you.

rowsdower · 09-13-2018, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by swunder

People that don't know, don't care and don't notice. People that do know will think you are a tool.

This is pretty accurate. Debadge or leave it alone. Don’t up-badge...

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